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DV53 LWY

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

145,339 mi
Last recorded145,339 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 LWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 145,339 miles

Front damage to front bumper

Front number plate cracked

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive poss turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2026 145,319 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front damage to front bumper

Front number plate cracked

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive poss turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2025 143,565 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake performance only just got through

rear wheels brake performance is poor

tow bar corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2025 143,549 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion in tow bar

Pass 8 Jun 2023 143,502 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 143,441 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 140,813 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 140,812 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 134,167 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

reg lamp dim

Fail 9 Sep 2020 134,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment n/s not locking/ operating (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant tank empty

reg lamp dim

Pass 19 Aug 2019 127,369 miles

Nearside headlight poor image

Nearside mirror glass

Offside Front Top mount

Offside Front suspension arm Rear bush

Offside Rear Outer sill rusty

Offside Rear tyre worn & perished

Play in rack

Pass 24 Jul 2018 123,635 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 123,635 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 121,746 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front top strut mount has slight play

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 120,095 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 116,470 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 113,882 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leaking onto exhaust pipe

Fail 1 Aug 2014 113,882 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leaking onto exhaust pipe

Pass 16 Aug 2013 113,877 miles

slight dampness engine oil underside vehicle

Fail 16 Aug 2013 113,877 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight dampness engine oil underside vehicle

Pass 10 Sep 2012 111,959 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 111,956 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 107,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 100,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front no plate loose

o/sside and rear wheel arch damedged

play in front antyroll bar bush,s

wheel nut covers fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2010 100,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front no plate loose

o/sside and rear wheel arch damedged

play in front antyroll bar bush,s

wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2009 88,322 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 88,322 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 78,829 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 72,263 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 64,957 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Sep 2006 64,946 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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DV53 LWY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 113,068 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV53 LWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DV53 LWY is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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